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Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:58:40 -0500

Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.

Another 201 Poplar inmate dies

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:50:23 -0500

The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.

Former DeSoto County priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:55:41 -0500

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.

DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:53:12 -0500

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:11:24 -0500

Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.

Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:49 -0500

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There's an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:00 -0500

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.

Arlington mayor's shoplifting case dismissed

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:29:14 -0500

The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.

State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:55:01 -0500

Attorneys squared off in federal court Wednesday over a 2024 state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.

MPD officer cited for Saturday crash that sent three to hospital

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:56:58 -0500

MPD said the officer had just received a suspicious vehicle call.

Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:10 -0500

Tony Carruthers was granted a yearlong reprieve after his planned execution was halted on Thursday, May 21.

TBI investigating second fatality involving Task Force in a week

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:48:58 -0500

In the latest incident, task force agents responded to a call at a Memphis-area residence Wednesday evening.

Immigrant rights group sues Highway Patrol over traffic stops in Memphis, Nashville

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:13:11 -0500

The suit challenges what it describes as an “increasingly commonplace” practice of THP troopers teaming up with federal immigration agents to stop Memphis and Nashville motorists in order to investigate their immigration status.

Jury convicts man of manslaughter in 2022 road rage stabbing of Memphis chef

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:25:20 -0500

A jury found Jonathan Brush guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 road rage stabbing death of Memphis chef Jody Moyt, leaving the victim’s family outraged over the reduced charge.

DA releases footage of police spraying protesters, fellow officers during No Kings march

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:18:24 -0500

The nearly 9 minutes of footage is from the body camera of one of the MPD officers who used pepper spray on No Kings marchers.

Final suspect in Young Dolph slaying gets 20-year sentence

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:12:44 -0500

Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”

Man killed by MSTF agent wanted on aggravated assault and burglary charges

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:03:21 -0500

A warrant tied to a January gun threat led agents to man killed outside the Frayser Burger King.

Corrections Center inmate found unresponsive, dies 2 days later

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:14:13 -0500

The inmate was taken to the hospital after being found.

Gang members get 50-year federal sentence for 2019 murder

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:50 -0500

Two members of a Memphis street gang have each been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the 2019 retaliatory killing of a fellow gang member.

DEA agents fatally shoot suspect at Frayser Burger King

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:30 -0500

DEA agents working under the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a suspect at a Frayser Burger King Wednesday morning after he allegedly pulled a gun, officials said.